Quantity Surveyor Manager - Infrastructure and Commercial Management

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor Manager to support an major infrastructure program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Working within a PMO, you will assist the Cost Manager and Controls Manager with BOQ verification, measurement consistency, and reporting.

The role covers pre-contract and post-contract surveying, including cost estimation, tender evaluation, remeasurement, interim payments, variations, and claims. Strong English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying practices.
• Extensive experience in BOQ development, verification, and remeasurement.
• Experience reviewing construction variations, Change Orders, and claims.
• Strong understanding of construction measurement methodologies and commercial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify designer-prepared Bills of Quantities for major infrastructure projects.
• Check BOQs for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with approved measurement standards.
• Assess quantity calculations, unit-rate logic, and measurement methodologies.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, and inconsistencies in design quantities and commercial documentation.
• Lead and support PMCM quantity surveying teams in completing BOQ remeasurements throughout construction.
• Ensure consistent application of approved BOQ structures and measurement rules across project packages.
• Maintain accurate records of verified quantities and supporting measurement documentation.

Skills

Quantity surveying

BOQ management

Cost estimation

English communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Manager - Infrastructure and Commercial Management Job Snapshot - Role: Quantity Surveyor Manager - Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Industry: Construction - Function: Surveying - Experience: 15 years - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Parsons is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor Manager to support commercial management and quantity surveying activities for a major infrastructure program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment, you will support the Cost Manager and Controls Manager in maintaining accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs), reviewing commercial submissions, and ensuring consistent quantity measurement practices across the program. The role covers pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying, including BOQ verification, cost estimation, tender evaluation, remeasurement, interim payment applications, variations, and claims assessments. You will work closely with the Client, Project Management and Construction Management (PMCM) teams, and contractors to strengthen commercial governance, identify quantity-related risks, and support transparent financial reporting. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in infrastructure quantity surveying, strong analytical capabilities, and a thorough understanding of construction measurement and commercial procedures.

Job Details - Country: Saudi Arabia - City: Riyadh - Industry: Construction - Function: Surveying - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

BOQ Management and Quantity Verification

• Review and verify designer-prepared Bills of Quantities for major infrastructure projects.
• Check BOQs for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with approved measurement standards.
• Assess quantity calculations, unit-rate logic, and measurement methodologies.
• Identify discrepancies, omissions, and inconsistencies in design quantities and commercial documentation.
• Lead and support PMCM quantity surveying teams in completing BOQ remeasurements throughout construction.
• Ensure consistent application of approved BOQ structures and measurement rules across project packages.
• Maintain accurate records of verified quantities and supporting measurement documentation.

Pre-Contract Cost Estimation and Tender Support

• Support the preparation and validation of project cost estimates and budgets following the issuance of design packages.
• Review quantities and associated commercial information used in project cost planning.
• Participate in tender evaluation activities and provide quantity surveying input.
• Support technical and commercial assessments through detailed quantity analysis.
• Prepare high-level estimates for proposed design changes and urgent project requirements.
• Provide preliminary commercial assessments for confidential client inquiries and strategic decisions.
• Assist the Cost Manager and Controls Manager with quantity-related information required for budget reviews.

Post-Contract Quantity Surveying

• Oversee quantity verification and remeasurement activities during construction.
• Review Interim Payment Applications and Interim Payment Certificates following PMCM assessments.
• Verify measured quantities, applicable measurement rules, and valuation methodologies.
• Assess payment submissions against contractual entitlements and approved commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with PMCM commercial teams to resolve quantity discrepancies.
• Support consistent and timely review of contractor payment applications.
• Maintain supporting documentation for quantity verification and commercial assessments.

Variation and Change Order Management

• Review and quantify Change Orders, variations, and associated contractor submissions.
• Perform quantity take-offs and assess the commercial impact of proposed changes.
• Evaluate changes against approved baseline budgets and relevant contractual requirements.
• Review significant quantity shifts arising from client-directed design modifications.
• Assess quantity changes affecting earthworks fill, pavement layers, bridge cladding, utilities, and landscaping.
• Support commercial reviews of variation proposals and claims.
• Identify potential cost implications and communicate findings to the relevant management teams.
• Maintain accurate variation and change-related quantity records.

Commercial Governance and Compliance

• Monitor PMCM compliance with established commercial procedures and quantity surveying requirements.
• Verify consistent application of BOQ structures, measurement rules, and variation workflows.
• Review commercial submissions for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to approved procedures.
• Coordinate with PMCM teams to improve the quality and consistency of commercial deliverables.
• Support transparent commercial management and reporting across the infrastructure program.
• Identify noncompliance issues and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain reliable documentation to support commercial governance and management reviews.

Cost Analysis and Cash Flow Forecasting

• Provide quantity-based commercial analysis to support project cost management.
• Assist planning and cost teams in developing and maintaining program-level cash flow forecasts.
• Review quantity changes that may affect project budgets and forecast expenditure.
• Support cost benchmarking and comparative quantity assessments.
• Prepare commercial estimates and quantity analyses for management decisions.
• Identify potential financial exposure arising from quantity deviations and design inconsistencies.
• Coordinate with cost controls personnel to maintain consistent commercial information.

Commercial Risk Identification and Reporting

• Identify commercial risks associated with quantity discrepancies, design changes, and contractor claims.
• Highlight significant deviations between estimated and measured quantities.
• Prepare clear quantity surveying reports and supporting commercial analyses.
• Maintain audit-ready BOQ records, variation logs, quantity registers, and associated documentation.
• Provide accurate commercial information for internal management and client reporting.
• Support the preparation of commercial summaries and quantity-related management reports.
• Communicate findings and potential commercial impacts to the Cost Manager, Controls Manager, and relevant stakeholders.

PMCM and Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with the Client, PMCM commercial teams, contractors, and internal project personnel.
• Provide technical quantity surveying guidance to PMCM teams.
• Coordinate commercial deliverables to maintain consistency and timely submission.
• Participate in commercial meetings with PMCMs, contractors, and the Client.
• Present quantity analyses, commercial findings, and supporting assessments when required.
• Assist in resolving measurement discrepancies and commercial submission issues.
• Support effective coordination between quantity surveying, planning, and cost control functions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of professional quantity surveying experience.
• Strong knowledge of pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying practices.
• Extensive experience in BOQ development, verification, and remeasurement.
• Experience reviewing construction variations, Change Orders, and claims.
• Strong understanding of construction measurement methodologies and commercial procedures.
• Ability to review interim payment applications and assess quantity-based valuations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience performing detailed quantity analysis and cost benchmarking.
• Familiarity with GCC and Saudi Arabian contracts, specifications, and commercial procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong technical report-writing and commercial presentation abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on major infrastructure, road, or highway programs.
• Previous experience in a Project Management Office, Project Management Consultancy, or client-side environment.
• Experience coordinating with PMCM commercial teams and contractors on complex infrastructure developments.
• Experience supporting program-level commercial governance and quantity management.

Technical Skills

• Pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying.
• Bills of Quantities preparation, verification, and management.
• Construction quantity take-offs and remeasurement.
• Infrastructure measurement standards and methodologies.
• Interim Payment Applications and Interim Payment Certificates.
• Change Order and variation assessments.
• Contractor claims and quantity-based commercial reviews.
• Cost estimation and budget validation.
• Quantity analysis and cost benchmarking.
• Program-level cash flow forecasting support.
• Commercial risk identification and reporting.
• Microsoft Excel and quantitative data analysis.
• Commercial registers, BOQ documentation, and audit records.
• GCC and Saudi Arabian construction contract procedures.

Key Professional Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Accuracy in quantity measurement and commercial assessment.
• Attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to identify quantity-related risks and discrepancies.
• Clear technical communication and report writing.
• Professional judgment in commercial evaluations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and submission deadlines.
• Commitment to transparent reporting and commercial governance.

Working at Parsons Parsons provides opportunities for experienced professionals to contribute to major infrastructure programs while working with multidisciplinary engineering, project management, and commercial teams. The company promotes technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development. In this role, you will contribute to effective quantity management, commercial accountability, and reliable cost-control practices across a major infrastructure program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair representation at all job levels without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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